Words: Gentleman's Journal
When we’re young, we all dream that later life will see us succeed, flourish and become rich. Some of us – we’re looking at you, Zuckerberg – achieve this a little faster than others, but new data has just revealed at what age you’re most likely to become a millionaire.
The average age of a first time millionaires is 37, it has been found. In data released by Betway Insider, the average age of a first time billionaire is also revealed: and is a little higher at 51.
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So, if you’re not quite there yet, what can you do to make your first million? It was found that the quickest way to get into the two – and even three comma club is by utilising and revolutionising technology. Just look at Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk – both titans of tech.
This is reflected in the findings. Even though only two thirds of the world’s richest individuals have a degree, the most common course favoured by millionaires is engineering. And the University most likely to make you a billionaire? Surprisingly, Harvard.
So, if you’re after a bigger bank balance and you’ve not yet hit 37, then invest in tech, get inventing and maybe head back to uni to grab yourself a useful degree in engineering. And if you’re older than 37? Don’t worry, you can still make it to £1 billion before 51.
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